Wednesday, May 25, 2011

And despite the title of this post, we still don't like the Tom in the TomKat equation {why is he so weird?}

Kate's (yes, we chose to call her by her older, more sophisticated name) hair has been shine-alicious as of late. This glossy perfection can be achieved by getting a shine treatment or by being dipped in keratin (both of which H is glad to offer you).

Anything that smells remotely reminiscent of Jackie O gets our vote.

Dear Chanel, please make your signature blazers more affordable so that we too can be a class act like Kate.

these hair accessories are just, beyond. I got mine in the mail and wanted to cry because it was even cuter in real life!! This isn't your neighbor's homemade craft {not there there is anything seriously wrong with those}, these are the real deal. Only one word can describe what's happening here.

I'd like to thank all those who made this WW possible. Namely, my darling friend C who first wore these pants and inspired me to want coral boyfriend capris, and my sister in law K, who was kind enough to let me buy the last pair in our size and forgo the purchase herself.

Friday, May 20, 2011

This FtF is for you long hair girls and extension worshipers. Where we lack in fun haircuts {healthy trims aside} we make up for in styling opportunity. Here is some inspiration to get you started on your oh-so-fashionable selves.

How darling is this hair bow? I've been seeing a lot of hair accessories lately sans an actual accessory. Know what I"m sayin? Your hair is the accessory.

Knotted Pony. SO cute for some 2nd, 3rd- Day hair.

Here are some step by steps {via} to show you how to recreate this 'do at home.

I love everything about this picture. Whoever finds me that sweater wins!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

I have spent years straightening and blow drying, all in an effort to hide my true identity. Remember when flat iron's weren't invented yet? I shudder at the thought.

I actually used to use a curling iron to straighten my hair. (don't ask. quite the process. my hair was FRIED.)

I remember the first time I used a flat iron. It was pretty much the greatest thing that had ever happened to my 8th-grade self. I remember going to school that day and someone telling me that I looked like Joey Potter (from Dawson's Creek. Wow, I am aging myself.)

My husband loves my hair curly, so usually I will do it curly for him for his birthday. So noble of me, I know. Before I had my son, my hair was super curly, and now it's just plain confused. The bottom is ringlets, the top is frizzy waves, and the ends just can't decide. I think Dean actually stole my curls from me, as his hair is curly. He should be charged with grand larceny.

See what I mean? Ringlets, meet waves. Now get married and make curly babies that can be uniform all over my head.

Every time I meet someone with curly hair I always pick their brain: "What products do you use? Do you air-dry or diffuse?" I have learned some good curly-hair tips this way, but hardly ever come away feeling inspired to actually do my hair curly. Until now.

The other day at work I met the most adorable girl, K. Her hair was wild and very reminiscent of Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman. She kept flipping it side to side (this sounds annoying, but it was entrancing) and just letting her hair do what it wanted. What a novel idea! I asked her about her curly hair secrets, and vowed then and there to try her tricks. I think my problem is that I am scared to let my hair roam free and look unkempt. But yesterday I decided to let my freak-flag fly and utilize some of the tips I have been given over the last decade.

Here's some of my favorite:

Diffuse in all directions (not just up and down)

Put a little serum (i.e. Moroccan Oil) into your curl cream

Use Surf Spray

Everyone has a different way of doing their curls, but this sentiment is always unanimous: DO NOT touch your hair after you're done putting product in it.